Welcome to Melcombe Regis

Melcombe Regis is a small town located in the county of Dorset, England. It is situated on the south coast of England and is known for its beautiful beaches and stunning views of the English Channel. The town has a rich history dating back to the Roman times, and there are many historical landmarks and buildings that can be found throughout the town.

One of the most popular attractions in Melcombe Regis is the Weymouth Beach, which is a long sandy beach that stretches for miles along the coast. The beach is perfect for swimming, sunbathing, and water sports, and there are many cafes and restaurants located along the promenade. Another popular attraction in the town is the Nothe Fort, which is a historic fort that was built in the 19th century to protect the town from invasion. The fort is now a museum and is open to the public.

Melcombe Regis is also home to many festivals and events throughout the year, including the Weymouth Carnival, which takes place in August and features a parade, live music, and fireworks. The town is also known for its seafood, and there are many restaurants and cafes that serve fresh seafood caught locally. Overall, Melcombe Regis is a charming town that offers visitors a unique blend of history, culture, and natural beauty.

Local Schools

School	Details
Beechcroft St Pauls Cofe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Cath Crossley	Corporation Road Weymouth Dorset DT4 0LQ 1305783500 School Website
The Compass Pupil Referral Unit Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Ms Alison Glazier	307A Chickerell Road Westham Weymouth Dorset DT4 0QU 01305206530 School Website
Holy Trinity Church Of England Vc Primary School And Community Nursery Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Fiona Daykin	Cross Road Weymouth Dorset DT4 9QX 01305783200 School Website
St Augustines Catholic Primary School Weymouth Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Emma Berry	Hardy Avenue Weymouth Dorset DT4 0RH 01305782600 School Website
Conifers Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Andrew Johnson	Radipole Lane Weymouth Dorset DT4 0QF 01305771289 School Website
Arbour House School Other Independent Special School Ages:6-18 Head Teacher Ms Julie Perks	15-17 Glendinning Avenue Weymouth Dorset DT4 7QF 1305781400
All Saints' Church Of England Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr John Cornish	Sunnyside Road Wyke Regis Weymouth Dorset DT4 9BJ 1305783391 School Website
Wyke Regis Infant School And Nursery Community School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Wanda Roberts	Shrubbery Lane Wyke Regis Weymouth Dorset DT4 9LU 01305782470 School Website
Weymouth College Further Education Ages:16-99 Head Teacher Miss Julia Howe	Cranford Avenue Weymouth Dorset DT4 7LQ 1305761100 School Website
Budmouth Academy Weymouth Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Michael Hoffmann	Chickerell Road Weymouth Dorset DT4 9SY 1305830500

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Weymouth King Street, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7BN 0.62 Miles

Weymouth Quay Weymouth Harbour, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7BN 0.62 Miles

Upwey Littlemoor Road, Upwey, Dorset, DT3 5RB 2.69 Miles

Dorchester South Station Approach, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1QX 6.98 Miles

Dorchester West Damers Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2LB 7.08 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Fleetline Taxis 01305 784252 25 Westham Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 8NU 0.40 Miles
Weyline Taxis 01305 777777 27 Trinity Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 8TJ 0.44 Miles
Bee Cars 01305 761321 6 St. Edmund Street, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 8AR 0.47 Miles
Weyline Taxis 01305 777777 4 Queen Street, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7HZ 0.58 Miles
Weymouth Station Taxis 01305 788888 Weymouth Station/King St, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7BN 0.58 Miles
Weymouth Taxis 01305 777000 The Esplanade, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 8EA 0.63 Miles
Weycabs 01305 707070 16 St. Johns Court/William Street, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7JW 0.80 Miles
Airports Anywhere Anytime 01305 770492 18 Kirtleton Ave, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7PT 0.88 Miles
Galaxy Courtesy Cars Ltd 01305 774776 34 Cumberland Drive, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 9ST 0.89 Miles
Unicorn Courtesy Cars 01305 761166 60 Cobham Dr, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 0SU 0.91 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Dt4 101 Knighsdale Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Dt4 83 Abbotsbury Road Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Dt4 133 Dennis Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt4 Lansdowne Square No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt4 89 Corporation Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt4 63 Roundham Gardens No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt4 2002 - St Thomas Street Right No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Dt4 104 Queensland Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt4 3 Chapelhay No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt4 37 St Mary Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Cross Road Surgery 01305 768844	Cross Road Surgery Cross Road, Rodwell Weymouth Dorset DT4 9QX
The Bridges Medical Ctr. 01305 774411	The Bridges Medical Ctr. 26 Commercial Road Weymouth Dorset DT4 7DW
Royal Crescent Surgery 01305 774466	Royal Crescent Surgery 25 Crescent Street Weymouth Dorset DT4 7BY
The Lanehouse Surgery	Ludlow Road Weymouth Dorset DT4 0HB
Urgent Care Centre	Weymouth Community Hospital 3 Melcombe Avenue Weymouth Dorset DT4 7TB

Local Stores

Weymouth - Chickerell Road
323 Chickerell Road
Weymouth
Dorset
DT4 0RA
01305 773034
Store Website
0.65 miles

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SPAR Preston Road
201 Preston Road
Weymouth
DT3 6BG
01305 832035
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Weymouth Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Jubilee Retail Park Jubilee Close Weymouth Dorset DT4 7BG 01305 767 673 0.62 miles


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Medivet Weymouth
223 Dorchester Road Weymouth Dorset DT3 5EQ 01305 776686 weymouth@medivet.co.uk Website 1.32 miles
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Dave Cumber Vets
Unit D1 Link Park Chickerell Link Road Weymouth Dorset DT3 4FL 01305 784197 info@davecumbervets.co.uk Website 1.40 miles
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Medivet Littlemoor
205 Littlemoor Road Weymouth Dorset DT3 6AF 01305 834520 littlemoor@medivet.co.uk Website 2.63 miles
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Castle Veterinary Clinic
624 Dorchester Road Weymouth Dorset DT3 5LH 01305 813303 Website 3.06 miles
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Medivet Portland
38 Easton Street Portland Dorset DT5 1BT 01305 823301 portland@medivet.co.uk Website 4.53 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Weymouth To Portland Rodwell Trail
1 Barrack Rd Weymouth Lancashire DT4 8UF 0.95 miles As This Walk Can Be Accessed From Both Ends Of The Trail, You Have A Choice Of Where To Park, Please Note In Public Car Parks Charges Apply

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Hardy Monument Dorset
This 7Km Route Includes Heathland, Woods And Farmland. It Is Hilly, But With Plenty Of Views Across The Dorset Countryside. Dorchester 6.46 miles If In A Car, Park At The Hardy Monument (What3words: ///Version.Frown.Kilowatt) And Enjoy The View Out To Sea And Across The Countryside Before Starting The Walk. There Is A Width Limit So, If You Are In A Motorhome Or Van, You May Need To Park In The Car Park To The East Of The Monument.

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The Throop Loop
A Fabulous Short One-Mile Roundtrip Walk From The Hamlet Of Throop To Turners Puddle And Returning Via A Different Path To Throop. 99% Off-Road. In That Short Distance There Are Four Great Places For A Paddle Or A Swim In The River Piddle! Roadside Parking At Postcode Dt2 7Jd 3 Throop Hollow Dorchester DT2 7JD 13.06 miles Postcode Dt2 7Jd. Approximately 3 Miles West Of Bere Regis; About Five Minutes' Drive From The A35.

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Cerne Abbas Giant Walk
A Beautiful Walk At The Giant. Many Difficult Paths You Can Take. There Is A River Where You Dog Can Cool Down As.Some Times There Are Sheep But You Can Always Take A Different Route. 10 Abbey St Cerne Abbas Dorchester DT2 7JQ 14.12 miles

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West Bay To Charmouth
Follow The Coast Path To Charmouth (About 14Km). The Route Is Very Hilly And Takes You Up Golden Cap, The Highest Point On The South Coast. There Are A Number To Points Where The Path Dips Down To A Small Settlement Where You Can Gain Refreshments, Finish The Walk Or Treat It As A Position To Turn Back From. The Chapel On The Beach W Bay Rd West Bay Bridport DT6 4EN 14.78 miles Start From West Bay (What3words: ///Officials.Bunkers.Commander), Where There Is Pay And Display Parking And Plenty Of Cafes To Top-Up The Caffeine Before Setting Out.

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Kimmeridge Circle Dorset
A Good, Nearly 7 Mile Day Walk With Opportunities For Off Lead And Some Need To Be Aware Of Sheep In Places. Takes You Down To The Beach At Kimmeridge And Then Back Up To The Car Park Where You Can See A Magnificent View. Take A Packed Lunch To Share With The Dog Whilst Paddling And Avoid The £5 Parking Charge. Unnamed Road Lancashire 15.41 miles Start At Grid Reference Sy 904 817

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